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Post by President Jeff on Aug 11, 2013 20:35:59 GMT -4
The show is up. Thanks to Jules, Rebel, Evan and Kash for writing matches
Thanks to Mannie, Jules, AJP, Terry, Kash, Knuckles, Raab, Bailey, Chris Madison and Keaton for segments
If I missed someone, let me know
Lets try this for feedback. Fill out the following. For you guys who like to do Novel type reviews, your more than welcome to keep doing so.
What are your thoughts on the match you we’re in (applicable only if you didn’t write your own match):
What was your favorite match on the card:
Favorite Segment:
Favorite moment in the show:
Who was the show’s MVP:
Additional comments:
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Post by Lord Raab on Aug 11, 2013 20:41:58 GMT -4
Add Chris Madison to the segment list as well.
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Post by Jason Cashe on Aug 11, 2013 22:27:50 GMT -4
Real quick, Boss I like the template for feedback. I think it gives those who just want to throw in 2 cents have a chance to do that. Good show. I'll use it because it's the first I've seen of it in APW.
What was your favorite match on the card: I really dug Shadow's Gauntlet. Very cool to see him in a shining light again.
Favorite Segment: Mannie in his locker room. I laughed so hard at this:
"Jacinta: (Shouting from down the hallway) Yeah Papi, Kiss his ASS!"
Kiss His Ass? Hahaha! Typos are awesome!
Favorite moment in the show: Stefan Raab becoming a Champion. KJE is my homie but to see Raab win his first Title is cool as fuck.
Who was the show’s MVP: I'd go ahead and give Raab this too!
Additional comments: I'm not a huge fan of segments ending a show. Few Asylums not, maybe not in a row but it just seems off being a Wrestling Show. This Asylum had 2 segments before show's end. Just didn't sit right with me, good work on both but could have been done earlier and it takes away from Raab's shining moment on "HIS" show. Doesn't end in his celebration? Ehhh...
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Post by Shadow on Aug 11, 2013 23:13:18 GMT -4
What are your thoughts on the match you we’re in:
Fucking Beautiful. It was nuclear opening match. I want to thank my opponents this week. Blood gave me so much to work with, I wish I could have seen a response. Sentinel's style is intriguing, I can't play the silent character. It tough and the handler does it well. Parker, you're a fucking champ. The build on this one is monumental.
What was your favorite match on the card: Sorry to sound prideful but Opening Match. The flow was strong throughout it was a main event opening, Gauntlet matches are dangerous because they can be too long and drawn out because people don't shorten the match as they go. The quick third match really leaves the crowd seething, they want more. You can tell that the war is just beginning. I was very happy to see the roleplay stuff worked into the match, even in the commentary. The storyline is one that can be pushed to all sorts of angles.
Favorite Segment: Tie between Raab joining the Black Hand and the ending segment.
Why: Raab joining the Black Hand is showing his allegiance with a specific faction. It works well for the whole power trip gimmick and leads to another potential abuse of power. They made it short and sweet too. No Raab has his own body guards.
Ending segment: Domestic troubles?
Favorite moment in the show: Raab winning the Suicide Title. Congrats dude. Storyline wise its a real abuse of power. Im looking forward to fueling this thing more after you're done working with Reaver.
Who was the show’s MVP: Gotta give it to Raab tonight.
Additional comments:
Template is cool. I hope it picks up.
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Post by Anthony Bailey on Aug 11, 2013 23:22:08 GMT -4
Sidenote: Imagine my segment with Saint taking place after his tag team match.
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Jace
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Post by Jace on Aug 11, 2013 23:34:20 GMT -4
I would leave feedback but everything I have to say has bee said it was awesome show. It turned out to truly be Raab-a-Mania night. Keep up the good work.
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Post by Lord Raab on Aug 12, 2013 5:28:42 GMT -4
What are your thoughts on the match you we’re in: Fucking awesome job Johnny. You put in something I wanted for the match on Stefan Raab being nervous and worried in the match and plus the title match entrance was in the match too so it's a big thumbs up in my book along with the title celebration at the end too.
What was your favourite match on the card: The Gauntlet match which in my view should've been much higher up on the card.
Favourite Segment: I got to say the ending segment between Aubrey and Terry with Aubrey going nuts on Terry showing that she wants to win that Undisputed title badly.
Favourite moment in the show: Keaton Saint winning his last match on Raab-A-Mania has to be my favourite moment. So sad to see this guy go as he had huge potential to become a champion again. Wonder why Keaton's leaving APW?
Who was the show’s MVP: I say two people on Shadow and Keaton Saint.
Additional comments: Of course I wasn't going to say my stuff because it's biased but thank you all for the congratulations so far as I never thought in a million years that I would ever win a title here in APW. I've been in tears of happiness nearly all night about it. Now all I'm waiting for is for my name to be in blue which I've been wondering all of this time why the champions in APW have a blue name and for Stefan's name to be on the Suicidal championship thread.
The show in general was awesome and I got to thank Jason Kash, Reaver and Chris Madison for their input with the segments this week as it's kind of the first time ever I worked with people for a feud or in mine and Chris's case a chance to be in a team again.
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Post by Sentinel on Aug 12, 2013 7:59:40 GMT -4
What are your thoughts on the match you we’re in (applicable only if you didn’t write your own match): This is why I love watching characters being allowed to choose their own direction instead of being forced into them. The match was wicked with Zachariah and Shadow beating the ever-lovin' out of each other, Sentinel making what looked like a very unwilling sacrifice for the greater good and Aubrey picking the bones. Shadow more than held up his end of the match and that big boot off a crossbody was a pleasure to envision in my head.
What was your favorite match on the card: Keaton's last Raab-A-Mania match match was a good read. Enjoyed seeing Raab in a match as well, especially one that changed the landscape a bit. But...I'm still geeking over the Gauntlet Match. Violently beautiful.
Favorite Segment: The collection of segments involving Kash, Reaver and Raab were very entertaining. A close second is Terry Marvin and Logan Alexander...two well-spoken talkers who get the point across without a lot of bull.
Favorite moment in the show: The ending segment. Yes, it's better to end with an awesome match most of the time, but this was great for what it was. Contract signings are hard to make interesting most of the time.
Who was the show’s MVP: Stefan Raab, hands down. Honorable mention to Aubrey Parker.
Additional comments: Find it a lot easier to do feedback this way with the limited time that I possess, more so having been on vacation from this past Wednesday to last night.
Also, wanted to call Shadow out on a wicked promo this past week. Took some doing to get a good retort from Sentinel for him after he picked Blood apart. Things continue to get interesting between Parker and The Unforgiven and it's gonna get worse before it gets better.
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Post by Tommy Knox on Aug 12, 2013 8:55:12 GMT -4
I think it was a simple Raab-A-Mania night!
What was your favorite match on the card:
Raab vs KJE
Favorite Segment:
when Kash was fired.
Favorite moment in the show:
Raab joining Black Hand and then winning the title.
Who was the show’s MVP:
Raab
Additional comments: really really looking forward to Shockwave.
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Post by Tommy Knox on Aug 12, 2013 8:57:12 GMT -4
Add Chris Madison to the segment list as well. I don't think it matters, gets him points, since he's on Overdrive. |
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Post by Lord Raab on Aug 12, 2013 9:16:56 GMT -4
I understand that but I'm not the kind of person that doesn't give credit to people to put something in a segment. I would do it with anyone on Overdrive if they worked a segment with me.
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Post by Tommy Knox on Aug 12, 2013 9:26:46 GMT -4
That's because you're awesome!
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Post by Chris Madison on Aug 12, 2013 9:37:13 GMT -4
What was your favorite match on the card: The gauntlet match. Well written. I have to agree with sentinel, envisioning that big boot to the cross body attempt was a pleasure. I was surprised to see Sentinel just get himself disqualified but it fits their current storyline of following AJP's orders.
Favorite Segment: mixed between Kash getting fired and the Terry/AJP contract signing. Curious to what happens with Kash. Is he really gone? Switching shows? Just taking a break? Definitely keeping tuned to see what happens.
Favorite moment in the show: Raab winning the Suicidal Championship. Well deserved. Puts out quality work consistently. Was only a matter of time. And what better timing then the same night Raab joins the Black Hand.
Who was the show’s MVP: Hands down Raab
Additional comments: really looking forward to shockwave. Can't wait to see how everyone's storylines play out.
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Post by Johnny Rebel on Aug 12, 2013 10:05:16 GMT -4
What are your thoughts on the match you we’re in (applicable only if you didn’t write your own match): n/a
What was your favorite match on the card: I agree with the masses here and have to vote for the Gauntlet match. I've always portrayed the Shadow character one way in my mind and whoever wrote that much did him justice, IMO. So, kudos to you.
Favorite Segment: There isn't anybody better than TMarv at the moment. Everything he touches turns to gold.
Favorite moment in the show: I have to again agree with the masses and shoot for Raab. She works tirelessly to get better and it's paid off with a huge win over Kaylyn James Evans. I'm confident this isn't the last we've seen of KJE's name in blue around here, though. Congrats Raab. You deserve it!
Who was the show’s MVP: Raab
Additional comments: I'll admit this was the first Asylum that I've read in months. Jason Kash has always been the "face" of the brand to me... since he's one of the few that has been competing there almost since its beginning, so I'm interested to see what happens with him being "fired."
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Post by Lord Raab on Aug 12, 2013 20:32:28 GMT -4
Thank you all for the congrats messages on here and twitter. Still trying to sink it in. When am I going to turn blue like a blueberry LOL?
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Post by President Jeff on Aug 12, 2013 20:36:17 GMT -4
Right now Raab. Congrats
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Post by Lord Raab on Aug 12, 2013 20:40:00 GMT -4
Thank you Jeff. Damn so many congrats messages to take in but it's an awesome feeling to have guys and girls.
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Post by Mr. Enigma on Aug 12, 2013 20:47:36 GMT -4
Way to go bro! Hope I can join ya in smurf-ville lol one day.
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Post by Evan De Parker on Aug 14, 2013 10:32:34 GMT -4
What are your thoughts on the match you we’re in (applicable only if you didn’t write your own match): N/A
What was your favorite match on the card: As much fun as I had writing the Gauntlet match, I'm gonna give it to the Suicidal Championship match. My only gripe is that it felt very little like a Suicidal Title match lol. It's the equivilant to the Xtreme Title, right? Maybe there was a reason it was written that way and I missed it in the show, but regardless, it was a fun match to read, and I enjoy that KJE was sold as a high-flyer at a few points here.
Favorite Segment: Toss-up here between the opening segment with Foul Play and Raab (which I'll get into shortly) and Guv'Nor/Mannie's segment toward the end of the show. Both segments gave the latter Megastars massive heel heat and pushed a lot of storylines forward moving into Shockwave.
Favorite moment in the show: There were a ton, and I can't narrow it down to just one. Stefan opens the show garnering a LOT of heel heat, but also firmly putting Reaver over as a face which is important heading into their high-stakes confrontation. Kash getting fired definitely plants seeds for a Foul Play vs Black Hand feud whenever Kash returns. It'd be interesting to see Reaver recruit another member or two in the meantime to somewhat even the odds. I feel that APW could use another face tag team.
Keaton Saint telling Anthony Bailey "this isn't an exhibition" was a very powerful moment. I wish that this match had been announced at TFTB or on the first Asylum (or even Overdrive) afterward, because I know these two could have provided monumental build for it. What we got on this episode was great regardless, though. I was personally pleased that Keaton's team scored the victory on his last Asylum/Raab-a-Mania, and his confrontation with Bailey was exactly what was needed to make APW care about this match (not that the names alone before weren't enough, but now people have a reason to be truly invested). It makes a win for Bailey seem huge, and could elevate him into the Undisputed Title picture.
Also, like many others, I enjoyed seeing Raab win his first championship here in APW, but Kaylyn was a fantastic Suicidal Champion. She played the underdog role to perfection and then aligned with Level One, stepping her game up to the point where I think she can flourish without the title, especially since this match was so meaningful. Hopefully she takes this opportunity to get involved in a feud and bounce back from the loss. Whereas KJE has been maintaining a Tweener-type role based on her appearances on the shows, this would be a good opportunity for her to resume being full-on heel, assuming she remains a part of the Sindicate.
I also liked the way that Guv'Nor and Mannie's angle told a story throughout the show. It didn't seem like overkill, and with the amount of segments, it's probably easy to label it as such. This is exactly the kind of angle that Mannie needs, especially since he lost a lot of momentum after his huge North American Title reign and his first couple of months on Asylum. I'd love to see this feud continue after Shockwave, maybe even with both men pursuing the Tap-Out Title.
Who was the show’s MVP: I have to give this to Raab, with Saint and Shadow as honorable mentions.
Additional comments: Thanks to the handlers of Shadow and Unforgiven for working closely with me this week. It won't be the last time, and it's been fun so far. Also, a nod to the writers of Sang Réal vs Dying Breed. That was also a good match, and it was good to see Bailey and Hopkins picking up momentum going into the PPV and Supershow, respectively. Overall, I think this was a great sendoff show, and I'm legitimately excited for every single match Asylum/Raab-a-Mania brings to the table at Shockwave.
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Post by Johnny Rebel on Aug 14, 2013 11:33:05 GMT -4
It was the first time I had ever written a Suicidal Championship match, and the description under the Title History says it's comparable to the X-Division. So, I tried to stay away from the brutality.
But fair enough point!
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Post by Jason Cashe on Aug 14, 2013 13:49:40 GMT -4
One of the main reasons I've always seen or envisioned the Xtreme Title and the Suicidal Title merging into one Hardcore branded Title. Opens the door for the NA belt to find a home as well. One show gets the All Violent Title and the other gets the NA Title. Merges two histories together though and that might have some debate. Still I've always seen Suicidal as being fast paced but not extreme, a very rough X-Division like belt.
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